Here’s a list feature I did for Complex titled “25 Games Featuring Hip-Hop Stars as Playable Characters.” It’s a compilation of games from over the years that include famous rappers, DJs, and producers as playable characters, whether they’re the stars of the show or just hidden unlockables. The list starts with 16-bit entries like Rap Jam: Volume One and Shaq-Fu and ends up in the current generation with Def Jam: Icon and 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand (my personal favorite). It’s a light and fluffy piece, but I like doing these occasional bits for what’s ultimately a very different kind of publication for me.
